Porthmellon Beach – Porth Loo Beach loop from Hugh Town

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St Mary's

Porthmellon Beach – Porth Loo Beach loop from Hugh Town

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Porthmellon Beach – Porth Loo Beach loop from Hugh Town

01:51

6.95km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Isles of Scilly National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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1.73 km

Agave Garden and Coastal View, Isles of Scilly

Highlight • Natural

Along coastal path, stunning front garden planting

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2.02 km

Porthmellon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Porthmellon (also known as Porth Mellon) boasts white sand, turquoise waters and views across to Tresco and Samson. You will often see people enjoying watersports here with kayakers, windsurfers and sailors taking to the water. It's just a short walk from Hugh Town so is a perfect place for a short walk for a sea swim and drink in The Beach cafe.

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3.22 km

The Garrison, St Mary's

Highlight • Castle

Hugh Town harbour developed into the islands' most important anchorage. To prevent it from falling into enemy hands, construction of fortifications began in 1551.
The fortified complex, known today as "The Garrison", was begun in 1593, expanded during the English Civil War (1642–1651), and remodelled in the 1740s. It remained in operation as a defensive installation until the end of the Second World War in 1945.

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3.27 km

Hugh Town Harbour, St Mary's

Highlight • Harbor

The Scilly Isles occupy an important strategic position near the entrance to the English Channel – a sea route that was of crucial importance in the constant power struggle between European nations in the past. From the Tudor period in the 16th century onwards, the islands developed into an important port and base for naval operations and privateers.
The port of Hugh Town became the main anchorage of the islands. To prevent it from falling into enemy hands, construction of fortifications began in 1551.

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3.39 km

St Mary's Harbour

Highlight • Beach

The port of St. Mary is the port of ferries to and from Penzance and the adjacent islands.

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3.56 km

Powder Magazine, St Mary’s

Highlight • Historical Site

17th-century powder magazine where gunpowder was stored.

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4.55 km

St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

Highlight • Historical Site

Classic church from 1838. The building was designed by Augustus Smith himself. The window details are beautiful: there is a crab basket above St. Christopher and a lighthouse in the window next to it.

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5.56 km

Porth Loo Beach

Highlight • Beach

A 10 to 15 minute walk from Hugh Town will bring you to Porth Loo Beach, yet another beauty spot on St Mary's Island. It is sheltered by Newford Island to the south and Taylor's Island to the north. If you're staying in High Town it is a lovely place to watch the sunset and be back before its dark.

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6.95 km

End point

Guest House

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